The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) is committed to providing local
individuals and students throughout Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and
Ontonagon counties with scholarship opportunities to help them obtain
degrees in the health sciences. Reinvesting money through educational
scholarships is one way PHF believes it can uphold its
Five Pillars of Emphasis, positively affect the health of the
region, and attract and retain future healthcare leaders.

High School Scholarships

PHF offers $5,500 in scholarships for graduating seniors from the
following schools: Baraga Area High School, Calumet High School,
Chassell High School, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City High School, Ewen Trout
Creek High School, Hancock Central High School, Houghton High School,
Jeffers High School, L’Anse High School, Lake Linden-Hubbell High
School, and Ontonagon Area Junior/Senior High School. PHF awards one (1)
$500 scholarship to a student from each of these schools in the spring.

Eligible students shall be seniors graduating during the current
academic year (5th year seniors, such as students in the Early College
program, are eligible to apply); maintain at least a 2.5 GPA;
demonstrate current interest in a health-related field of study or be
active (or demonstrate past activity) in HOSA-Future Health
Professionals; be accepted for admission to a post-secondary
institution; intend to seek a post-secondary degree or certification in
a health-related field of study; demonstrate engagement in school and/or
community activities; and write a cover letter and accompanying essay in
support of their application. For more information, students should
contact their school counselor(s) or principal. A copy of the
application may be downloaded
HERE.

Undergraduate Scholarships

PHF offers $40,000 in health-science scholarships to local students who
attend Finlandia University, Gogebic Community College, Michigan
Technological University, or Northern Michigan University.

Students who are eligible for consideration shall originate from Baraga,
Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties; seek a degree in the health
sciences; demonstrate financial need; maintain at least a 2.5 GPA; and
be enrolled fulltime. School administrators will review applications and
make recipient selections for their respective students. Undergraduates
should contact their school’s financial aid office for more information.
Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.

Medical School Scholarships

PHF offers a medical school scholarship program through Michigan State
University’s College of Human Medicine (MSU/CHM). While the scholarship
program is open to all incoming and current medical school students from
Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties, school
administrators give scholarship preference to students admitted to MSU/CHM
through the Early Assurance Program.

MSU/CHM specifically
designed the Early Assurance Program for students who plan to become
physicians intending to work with underserved populations or in
underserved regions. Undergraduates apply during their junior year to
the program, which is available to students at partnering colleges and
universities throughout Michigan. In the UP, Michigan Technological
University, Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior State
University, and Bay College participate in the program.

PHF
offers $10,000 in scholarships to entering or currently enrolled MSU/CHM
medical students. Eligible students must have strong demonstrated ties
to Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties and demonstrate
financial need. MSU/CHM administrators will identify potential
candidates and make award selections. For more information, please
contact MSU/CHM’s Office of Student Affairs and Services.

James Bogan Health Administration
Scholarship

PHF offers a
health administration scholarship for residents in Baraga, Houghton,
Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. PHF offer one (1) $5,000.00
scholarships to be paid (per scholarship agreement) upon award each
year. It is the intention of the PHF that the awarding of this
scholarship will assist the individual student with the financial costs
and burden associated with pursuing Master’s level program that will
help advance their careers in the healthcare sector.

If you are an educational institution interested in creating a
scholarship program with us or an individual interested in becoming a
scholarship donor, please contact the PHF office (906-523-5920 or
info@phfgive.com). We are always
happy to answer any questions you may have and explore partnership
opportunities with you.

YOUR GIFT STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY

MISSION STATEMENTTo support the charitable health needs of the
community through enhanced philanthropy and community collaboration.